No. 6,985 in French
mamy
Grandma.
In a sentence
Mamy est toujours là pour nous encourager.
Grandma is always there to encourage us.
In this sentence, 'mamy' is used as an affectionate term for one's grandmother, demonstrating its usage as a familial nickname.
Quand j'étais petit, j'adorais les histoires que mamy me racontait.
When I was little, I loved the stories that grandma told me.
Here, 'mamy' again refers to 'grandma', highlighting a nurturing and storytelling role often associated with grandmothers.
Rends visite à mamy ce weekend, cela lui fera plaisir.
Visit grandma this weekend, it will make her happy.
In this context, 'mamy' is used to remind or suggest visiting one's grandmother, emphasizing the emotional and relational bond in family.
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